Registered Nurse - Annual Wellness Visit; AWV

Registered Nurse - Annual Wellness Visit (AWV

Full Time Regular Professional Denton, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $31.41 To $45.55 Hourly

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Registered Nurse

Job Summary
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The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Registered Nurse (AWV Nurse) with Choptank Community Health (CCHS) is a critical part of the healthcare team and is responsible and accountable to patients. In this role, the AWV Nurse leads and conducts nurse‑led Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) to support preventive care, chronic disease management, and population health initiatives. The AWV Nurse focuses on health risk assessment, care planning, patient education, and care coordination to improve outcomes and close care gaps.

Utilizing the nursing process, the AWV Nurse assesses and identifies patient health status, develops individualized prevention plans, and evaluates patient responses. The AWV Nurse maintains a safe, comfortable, and hazard‑free environment for patients, visitors, and staff and exercises sound clinical judgment in all assigned responsibilities. This is a nonexempt, full‑time position in pay grade 7 with the pay range of $31.41 - $45.55.

The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Registered Nurse reports directly to the Director of Quality & Population Health.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of automated patient data systems.
• Strong assessment and patient education skills, particularly in preventive care
• Knowledge of Medicare Annual Wellness Visit requirements and documentation preferred
• Ability to complete comprehensive health risk assessments and care plans
• Proficient in computer skills and documentation standards
• Strong communication and care coordination skills
• CPR certified within orientation period
• Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding related to preventive services.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in primary care, population health, or care management
• Experience with Medicare patients, preventive care or AWVs strongly preferred
• Preferred experience in various medical settings to include primary care, adult acute care such as medical‑surgical care or critical care

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• General office environment
• Occasional travel
• Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
• Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
• Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.

Standards of Behavior

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Safety
• AIDET

Job Related Competencies

• Empathetic Outlook - The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
• Attention to Detail - The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi‑mode communication that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values And Ethics - Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management - The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Commitment to Community

• Prioritizing access for all individuals;
• Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore;
• Actively engaging with patients, families and staff;
• Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
• Cond…